The moment I got into the room, I dropped my bag and flopped down on the bed. I was so tired, but it wasn’t physical. My emotions and mental health were on a bumpy ride. I didn’t want it to get to me, so I decided to bury myself in something that was quite straightforward. School work.

I went ahead to dial my classmate. With what they were telling me, I was also behind in some school work. I asked that they send me some materials. So I sat down and went straight to work. Engrossed in studying, I didn’t know when it was getting darker. I only checked the...